Maniltoa Species, Handkerchief Tree

Beautiful tropical tree. Has the same type of leaf growth as Amherstia & Brownea. Small, limp, embryonic leaves pour out of a flower-l...Read Moreike bud, stiffen up over the next week or so. Unlike Brownea and Amhersita which have pinkish new leaves, these are white and in large bunches. Mature leaves green and shiny. The leaves are amazing when they first appear, the stark white against the mature shiny green leaves is an amazing sight. I will post photos with my next flush.
Flowers are similar to Brownea macrophylla or ariza, but white. Appear throughout the year with new leaves.